September is Mold Awareness Month

September is Mold Awareness Month

Can you identify mold?

Most homeowners can identify a black spot on the ceiling. But what about mold that is less obvious yet still dangerous? Mold Awareness Month in September is a great time to ensure your you know if your home has mold. The following four steps can help you determine if mold is an issue in your home or business.

Know Why Mold Grows

Mold growth is common in homes that have had water damage. Be alert if the home has experienced any of following:

Flood/sewer back-up

Overflowing toilet

Leaking pipes

Leaking roof

Leaking windows

Humidifiers

Any other serious water-related problems

Look

Check walls and carpets for discolored blotches or smudges that do not easily wash away.

Smell

If there is a distinct earthy or musty smell when entering a room, it is likely that mold is growing in the room. The mold could be growing behind walls, underneath carpets or in other hidden areas.

Take Action

If a you suspect mold in your home, they should contact ServiceMaster Restore® immediately. Prevention and early detection may lessen claim severity and cost.

We Attack Mold Growth Fast

Given that mold can start to grow in as little as 48 hours, it’s important to take prompt action after a water loss to help prevent mold from growing and spreading.

If our technicians observe mold while working to extract water, they will perform emergency water mitigation services. To deal with the mold issue, our team will use a three-step mold remediation process:

Locate the source of contamination by using moisture meters, thermal imaging and other specialized equipment.

Dry the affected area to ensure the water source is removed.

Isolate the contaminated area and remove the mold while protecting the surrounding areas from the possible spread of mold spores.

If the affected area is more than 10 square feet, we will contain the contaminated area, stop normal water mitigation procedures and notify the homeowner immediately. In these cases, we strongly recommend the use of an environmental testing service to establish baseline levels of mold, identify the types of mold present and develop a written remediation plan.

We work with nationally recognized testing facilities and can provide mold inspection, laboratory analysis and remediation plans at a reasonable price.

If you suspect mold damage, ServiceMaster Restore is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help get life back to normal and restore their peace of mind.

Kelly Oliver

I have been with ServiceMaster Restoration Services since April of 2013. In my role as Marketing Coordinator I act as support for our 7 Marketing Managers and our 3 owners. I create marketing outreaches for our agents and commercial business associates as well as prospective clients.

I am in charge of our email marketing campaigns, social media, press related media and all web based media. ServiceMaster Restoration Services has over 25 years of experience in Disaster Restoration, Commercial Cleaning and Residential Carpet Cleaning. I am proud to be part of a company with moral values and that is focused on helping people in their time of need.

About ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restoration Services has delivered piece of mind to thousands of residential and commercial customers over the past 25 years. We are one of the most trusted names in disaster restoration in the southeast and we offer fast response, quality services, and guaranteed satisfaction. If your residence or business has been damaged by Fire, Water or Wind and you want a fast quality solution, give us a call today.